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Birdhouse plans
Nest boxes sized for the birds that actually use them. The entrance hole is what decides who moves in.
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Wren birdhouse
A nest box for wrens: 4″ × 5½″ floor, 8″ tall, with a 1⅛″ entrance hole. Cut from 1×6.
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Chickadee birdhouse
A nest box for chickadees: 4″ × 5½″ floor, 9″ tall, with a 1⅛″ entrance hole. Cut from 1×6.
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Bluebird birdhouse
A nest box for bluebirds: 4″ × 5½″ floor, 10″ tall, with a 1½″ entrance hole. Cut from 1×6.
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Screech owl birdhouse
A nest box for screech owls: 7¾″ × 9¼″ floor, 14″ tall, with a 3″ entrance hole. Cut from 1×10.
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Sizes at a glance
| Plan | Size | Parts | Lumber if you buy new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren birdhouse | Wren, 1⅛″ entrance | 7 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 4 ft |
| Chickadee birdhouse | Chickadee, 1⅛″ entrance | 7 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 6 ft |
| Bluebird birdhouse | Bluebird, 1½″ entrance | 7 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 6 ft |
| Screech owl birdhouse | Screech owl, 3″ entrance | 7 parts | 1 × 1×10 board, 8 ft |
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